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Indiana Gov. Mike Braun calls a special session to redraw the state's congressional boundaries

By Isabella Volmert, Associated Press

It’s unclear whether enough of the state's GOP majority Senate will back new maps.

Utah's congressional maps must be redrawn right away, judge rules

By Mead Gruver, Associated Press

Salt Lake County District Judge Dianna Gibson on Tuesday rejected Utah state lawmakers' argument that the job can't be done in time for the 2026 midterm elections.

Missouri's governor orders redrawing of U.S. House map in response to Trump's urging

By David A. Lieb, Andrew DeMillo, Associated Press

Republican Gov. Mike Kehoe said Friday that he is calling Missouri lawmakers into a special session to redraw the state’s U.S. House districts as part of a growing national battle between Republicans and Democrats seeking an edge in next year’s…

Texas governor signs new voting maps pushed by Trump to gain five GOP seats in Congress in 2026

By Jim Vertuno, Andrew DeMillo, Associated Press

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday signed into law a new congressional voting map designed to help Republicans gain more seats in the 2026 midterm elections, delivering a win for President Donald Trump.

Texas Senate passes redrawn congressional map favoring GOP, sends to governor

By Jim Vertuno, Joey Cappelletti, Hallie Golden, Associated Press

President Donald Trump has pushed for the map to help the GOP maintain its slim majority in Congress in the 2026 midterm elections. It has five new districts that would favor Republicans.

Texas Democrats leave state to stop GOP redistricting plan backed by Trump

By Stephanie Sy, Solveig Rennan

Democrats from the Texas House of Representatives have fled the state in order to block the passage of a new congressional map. The redistricting is a priority for President Trump, but critics call it gerrymandering and election-rigging. Stephanie Sy reports.

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Trump trying to 'insulate himself from the will of the public,' Texas Democrat says

By Geoff Bennett, Ian Couzens

Texas Democrats left the state to block a vote on a mid-decade redistricting plan that would benefit Republicans. Geoff Bennett discussed the move with Democratic state Rep. James Talarico, who is currently in Illinois.

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Texas Democrats leave the state in effort block vote on redrawn House map backed by Trump

By Joey Cappelletti, Andrew DeMillo, Associated Press

The dramatic move could expose Democrats to fines and other penalties — with the state's attorney general having previously threatened to arrest them if they took such an action.